POST UTME OSUSTECH 2017 Biology | Objective

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Question 1
In a eukaryotic cell, the process of cell division that results in the production of four daughter cells, each with the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent cell, is known as
A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Binary Fission
D. Endoreduplication
Question 2
A diagram of a human eye is shown below. What is the function of the structure labeled 'B'?
A. Cornea
B. Iris
C. Lens
D. Retina
Question 3
In the classification of living things, what is the primary function of the kingdom level?
A. To group organisms based on their cell structure and metabolism
B. To group organisms based on their body structure and development
C. To group organisms based on their genetic makeup and evolutionary history
D. To group organisms based on their habitat and behavior
Question 4
In a eukaryotic cell, the process of cell division that results in the production of four daughter cells, each with the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent cell, is known as
A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Binary Fission
D. Endosymbiosis
Question 5
The process of mitosis is initiated by the replication of chromosomes, resulting in the formation of daughter cells. Which of the following is a characteristic of the products of mitosis?
A. Haploid cells with a reduced number of chromosomes
B. Diploid cells with a normal number of chromosomes
C. Tetrads with a normal number of chromosomes
D. Chromatids with a reduced number of chromosomes
Question 6
The process of photosynthesis is initiated by the absorption of light energy, resulting in the formation of glu\cose. Which of the following is a characteristic of the products of photosynthesis?
A. Glu\cose and oxygen
B. Starch and water
C. Sucrose and carbon dioxide
D. Fructose and nitrogen
Question 7
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a plant root. Which of the following is a characteristic of the cells in the \endodermis?
A. Thick cell walls with lignin
B. Thin cell walls with pectin
C. Specialized cells with Casparian strips
D. Parenchyma cells with large vacuoles
Question 8
A 2-year-old child is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that affects the kidneys and causes them to fail. Which of the following is a possible cause of this disorder?
A. Mutation in the HNF1B gene
B. Deletion of the WT1 gene
C. Inheri\tance of the APOL1 gene
D. Infection with the BK virus
Question 9
What is the primary difference between a sense organ and a sensory receptor?
A. Sense organs are specialized to detect specific stimuli, while sensory receptors are general-purpose detectors
B. Sense organs are composed of sensory receptors, while sensory receptors are part of sense organs
C. Sense organs are responsible for transmitting signals to the brain, while sensory receptors are responsible for detecting stimuli
D. Sense organs are found only in animals, while sensory receptors are found in both animals and plants
Question 10
The structure of the human eye that is responsible for detecting light and color is the
A. Cornea
B. Iris
C. Retina
D. Lens
Question 11
The process by which plants convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glu\cose is known as
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Osmosis
Question 12
In the context of the human visual system, what is the primary function of the optic nerve?
A. To transmit visual information from the retina to the brain
B. To regulate the amount of light entering the eye
C. To focus light onto the retina
D. To detect changes in color
Question 13
In the process of mitosis, what is the primary function of the anaphase stage?
A. To separate the sister chromatids
B. To align the chromosomes at the metaphase plate
C. To condense the chromosomes
D. To decondense the chromosomes
Question 14
A 2.0 g sample of a subs\tance is dissolved in 100 mL of water. What is the molarity of the solution?
A. 0.02 M
B. 0.04 M
C. 0.06 M
D. 0.08 M
Question 15
A plant's xylem is responsible for transporting?
A. water and minerals from the roots to the leaves
B. sugars and amino acids from the leaves to the roots
C. oxygen from the roots to the leaves
D. carbon dioxide from the leaves to the roots

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